"Wait, we have class here?"

The last few days have been FULL of academics! So much is based in wildlife management (duh, that's what I signed up for) along with statistics! Statistics = math + computer knowledge. I'm actually holding my own though, so I'm happy. The day before yesterday I almost broke down while working on a presentation. I had been working on it for about 6 hours and it hit me that I am in Africa stuck, crunched over an excel spreaksheet, looking at numbers! I took some time outside and felt better but realized next time I come to Africa I do not want to come for school!
The peer dynamics are becoming interesting as well. I came into this trip knowing I did not want to gossip or anything; it just breeds negativity! It is not something Christ does and really does drain happiness and love out of a conversation! There is a lot of it going around though, or at least a lot more than I am used to. I guess that is to be expected in a group of 16 girls and one boy! I have figured out who relies on gossip and negativity and who is avoiding it. Of course that led to cliques but, all in all, everyone here is really interesting and driven. It is enjoyable to hear about their homes and the different experiences everyone has had.
I'm starting to get a form of cabin fever since we have not left the camp very much in the last four days. Tomorrow though, we leave for Tsavo National Park! We will be sleeping in tents in a national park without any fences or anything. We will have some armed guards (Momm and Dad- don't worry) for the drive there and our duration at Tsavo. In the past some tourists have been robbed by bandits on the road to Tsavo. Also, two people were pulled from their tent by lions one year. It is guaranteed to be interesting and exciting! I'm ready for a new adventure!